The triggers of medulloblastoma are genetic mutations or even abnormalities in the DNA of brain cells that are developing which are said to play a role in the tumor formation in medulloblastoma.
Although the exact cause of most cases of medulloblastoma are not known as of now.
But certain inherited genetic conditions can increase the risk of someone developing medulloblastoma.
Medulloblastoma arises from the changes in the brain cells DNA.
The DNA changes can then result in uncontrolled cell growth and division and form a tumor.
Although the specific reasons for the DNA changes of the brain cells are often still unclear, they are also a central factor in the development of medulloblastoma.
Medulloblastoma tumors start in the cerebellum, which is the part of the brain that controls balance and coordination.
Symptoms of medulloblastoma often include headaches, nausea, and vomiting.
The symptoms of medulloblastoma also tend to be worse in the morning.
Surgery is usually performed for medulloblastoma to remove as much of the tumor as possible.
Medulloblastoma is a cancerous or malignant brain tumor which mainly affects children, specifically originating in the cerebellum part of the brain which controls coordination and balance.
Medulloblastoma is the most common form of brain tumor in children, and accounts for around 20 percent of all pediatric brain tumors.
Medulloblastoma can occur in adults but it's much rarer in adults than it is in children.